Social Work: Contexts and Practice, 3e

Marie Connolly and Louise Harms

Comprehensive breadth of issues covered, with a good balance between theory and practice

Emphasis on culturally sensitive practice within both Australia and New Zealand

Trans-Tasman collaborations, with writers from Australia and New Zealand teaming up to write chapters within their area of expertise

Key practice questions and issues throughout the chapters encourage students to reflect on and review their own performance

Social Work: Contexts and Practice, 3e

Third Edition

Marie Connolly and Louise Harms

Description

Social Work: Contexts and Practice is a comprehensive introduction to the field of social work. Now in its third edition, it continues to speak to both Australia and Aotearoa, addressing common trans-Tasman concerns while at the same time responding to the unique experiences of social work within each country. There is a vibrant interplay of trans-Tasman perspectives and practices while at the same time recognising the relevance of your own national and cultural environment. The book is divided into three broad sections. Part 1 explores the context of practice and the broad-ranging influences that shape the profession, particularly its vision and development. New to this section is a chapter on 'Spirituality in Social Work', as well as content on working with asylum seekers. Part 2 considers the diverse fields of practice in which social workers find employment, some of which include mental health, disability, older people and child welfare. New to this section is a chapter on 'Youth Health, Mental Health and Well-being', and 'Social Work in the Context of Climate Change and Disasters'. Part 3 looks at the professional issues in social work practice, such as research, occupational stress, supervision practices and the law.

Social Work: Contexts and Practice, 3e

Third Edition

Marie Connolly and Louise Harms

Table of Contents

PART 1 SOCIAL WORK AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES 1 The Art and Science of Social Work 2 Social Work Practice Theories and Frameworks 3 Human Development: People within their Environments 4 Values and Human Rights 5 Spirituality in Social Work 6 Social Work, Poverty and Disadvantage 7 Family Violence, Gender, and Culture 8 Sexuality and Social Work 9 Aboriginal Issues in Context 10 Making Sense of Indigenous Issues in Aotearoa New Zealand 11 Pasifika Social Work 12 Working with Refugees and Asylum Seekers 13 Cross-cultural Practice PART 2 FIELDS OF PRACTICE 14 Contemporary Issues in Health Social Work 15 Social Work and Disability 16 Working with Older People 17Mental Health Social Work in Australasia 18 Perspectives on Drug Use 19 Early Intervention with Families of Vulnerable Children 20 Child Welfare Practice 21 Youth Health, Mental Health and Well-being 22 Social Work and Youth Justice 23 Social Work Practice and the Justice System 24 Social Work in the Context of Climate Change and Disasters PART 3 PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN SOCIAL WORK 25 Social Work: Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going 26 Social Work and the Law 27 Research in Social Work 28 Social Work Supervision 29 Field Education Context and Practice 30 Thriving at Work: Preventing Occupational Stress 31 Trans-Tasman Reflections

Social Work: Contexts and Practice, 3e

Third Edition

Marie Connolly and Louise Harms

Author Information

Marie Connolly, University of Melbourne,Louise Harms, Associate Professor, University of Melbourne

Marie Connolly is Professor and Head of Social Work at the University of Melbourne. She has been at Melbourne for two years following a five-year senior executive appointment within the New Zealand government as Chief Social Worker. Prior to this, she was Associate Professor and Head of Department at the University of Canterbury and founding Director of the Te Awatea Violence Research Centre. She has a social work background in statutory child welfare.

Louise Harms is Associate Professor and Deputy Head at the Department of Social Work, the University of Melbourne. She worked as a social worker in direct practice for nine years in hospital and educational settings, before moving into social work teaching and research in 2001. Her research interests are in the areas of trauma, loss and resilience, human development and communication skills, primarily in health settings.

Contributors:

Annabel Taylor Senior Lecturer, School of Social Work and Human Services, University of Canterbury; Christa Fouche Associate Professor, Social Work, University of Auckland; David Rose Lecturer, Social Work, University of Melbourne; Dorothy Scott Emeritus Professor, University of South Australia; Fran Gale Lecturer, School of Social Sciences and Psychology, University of Western Sydney; Garth Bennie is currently a manager in a large agency providing education services to schools, families and disabled children; Gerry Naughtin Chief Executive, Mind Australia; Jane Maidment Senior Lecturer, Field Education, University of Canterbury; Jane Miller Former Chief Social Worker, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne (1993-2007); Janet Farrow Independent Expert Advisor to the Victorian Government's Department of Human Services, Multiple & Complex Needs Initiative; Judy Cashmore Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Sydney; Karen Healy Professor, Social Work and Human Services, University of Queensland; Kate Van Heugten Associate Professor, Human Services and Social Work, University of Canterbury; Katherine Monson Community Development, Orygen Youth Health; Leland A. Ruwhiu Principal Advisor Maori for Child Youth & Family Services; Lenice Murray Accredited mental health social worker; Linda Briskman Professor, Human Rights, Swinburne Institute for Social Research; Liz Beddoe Associate Professor, Counselling, Human Services and Social Work, University of Auckland; Lucy Fiske Lecturer, Centre for Human Rights Education, Curtin University; Lynda Campbell Former Senior Lectureship, School of Social Work, University of Melbourne; Lynne Briggs Associate Professor, Social Work, Griffith University; Margaret Alston Professor and Head of Department, Social Work, Monash University; Maria Harries Associate Professor and Senior Honorary Research Fellow, Social Work & Social Policy, University of Western Australia; Mark Hughes Associate Professor, Social Welfare, Southern Cross University; Mary Nash Co-editor, Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work Review; Michael Dudley Psychiatrist, Sydney Children's and Prince of Wales Hospitals; Michael O'Brien Associate Professor, Social work and human services, Auckland University; Mike Doolan Social Work Consultant and Educator; Robyn Munford Professor, School of Health and Social Services, Massey University; Ronnie Egan Associate Professor, School of Global Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University; Rosemary Sheehan Lecturer, Department of Social Work, Monash University; Roslyn Giles Honorary senior lecturer, Social Work, University of Sydney; Sevi Vassos Associate Lecturer, Social Work, University of Melbourne; Stephanie Gilbert Lecturer, Wollotuka Institute, University of Newcastle; Tracie Mafile'o Deputy Vice Chancellor, Pacific Adventist University, Papua New Guinea; Yvonne Crichton Hill Senior Lecturer, Department of Human Services and Social Work, University of Canterbury